When My Work Ain’t Working

In When My Work Ain’t Working, Pastor Aill R. Harris, Jr. delivers a timely and relatable word from Luke 5:1–11 for anyone who has ever toiled and come up empty. Using the story of Simon Peter’s fruitless night of fishing, Pastor Harris reminds us that fruitlessness is not failure—it is often preparation. This message reveals how interruptions may actually be divine invitations, how obedience to God’s Word must outweigh ordinary wisdom, and how disappointment can position us for divine discovery. When Jesus instructs Peter to launch out into the deep, the miracle is not just in the catch of fish—it is in the calling that follows. What starts as a frustrating workday becomes a faith-defining moment. This sermon encourages us to trust God when results are lacking, obey even when it doesn’t make sense, and recognize that sometimes the breakthrough is not just in what we catch—but in who we are becoming.